Torys has an active practice in international trade law, with extensive experience and expertise in the complementary field of antitrust and competition law. The members of our practice regularly advise clients and other law firms on
- World Trade Organization issues
- NAFTA issues
- the Investment Canada Act
We have advised on
- one of the first bi-national panel reviews initiated by a corporation under NAFTA
- actions brought by investors under the investor/state arbitration provisions of NAFTA
- anti-dumping and related matters
- matters before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal
Our lawyers have worked in senior advisory positions with the current chair of the Standing Committee of the House of Commons on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, and with the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. They also teach public international and international trade law.